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ICD-10 Preparedness Resources

CHCACT is committed to supporting the CT FQHCs with the upcoming transition to ICD-10. In addition to the other training/technical assistance services being provided, CHCACT will update this webpage regularly with information, training opportunities, and other resources as they become available.

About ICD-10

As of October 1, 2015, everyone that is covered by the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) will be required to transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10. It is critical to the financial sustainability of each practice to understand and effectively use the ICD-10 coding classification. This change will not affect CPT coding for outpatient and physician services.

CHCACT will be hosting four CHCACT ICD-10 Provider Documentation Trainings in July 2015. CMEs and CEUs will be provided to session participants. To register, please contact Katie Henley at 860-667-7820 or khenley@chcact.org.

Other Upcoming ICD-10 Training Opportunities

NACHC will be providing a three-part webinar series for providers and clinical administrators called “It’s Really Happening… ICD-10.” It is encouraged that recommended attendees, including CMOs, Administrators, Clinical Administrators, should attend all three sessions. Shellie Sulzberger of Coding & Compliance Initiatives, Inc. will be the presenter (bio attached).

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CHCACT was able to receive information from DSS regarding when Medicaid will begin accepting ICD-10 claims and when testing will be made available. HP Enterprise Services (cticd10testing@hp.com) is currently accepting BETA testers on behalf of CT Medicaid for those interested in testing their X12 837 claims submission. If anyone is interested in submitting test claims, see the following document for testing procedures: ICD-10 Testing procedures for CT Medicaid. Specifics for production usage dates for ICD-10 include: “ambulatory and physician services provided on or after 10/1/2015 will use ICD-10 diagnosis codes and services provided prior to 10/1/2015 will use the ICD-9 code set. Inpatient discharges occurring on or after 10/1/2015 will use ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.

CHCACT Contacts

If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding ICD-10, please feel free to contact any of the our three key staff members listed below. Thank you!

About CHCACT

CHCACT plays an active role in health policy discussions by participating on key advisory councils. We provide on-going information on community health center programs and clinical performance to Connecticut's decision-makers, elected officials and residents.